Senior Town Planner - Private Sector Location: Maidstone, Kent Sector: Private Planning Consultancy Full-time | Permanent Competitive Salary Benefits Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a respected and growing planning consultancy based in Maidstone, is seeking a driven Senior Town Planner to join their dynamic team. About the Role: You will play a key role in delivering a wide range of planning projects across the South East, including residential, commercial, mixed-use and rural developments. You'll provide expert advice to clients, manage planning applications and appeals, and help shape the strategic direction of complex planning projects. Key Responsibilities: Manage and lead planning applications, appeals and development appraisals Provide expert planning advice to clients including developers, landowners and architects Prepare detailed reports, planning statements and design/access statements Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders and consultees Mentor junior team members and contribute to business development About You: RTPI-accredited degree (or equivalent) and MRTPI qualified Proven experience in town planning, ideally in a private consultancy environment Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and policy framework Excellent report writing and communication skills Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach What's on Offer: Competitive salary based on experience Discretionary bonus scheme Hybrid/flexible working options Generous holiday allowance and pension contribution Clear pathway for career progression and professional development This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, well-established consultancy where your ideas and expertise will be truly valued. Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.